Grandma, Grandpa & Me … and Santa

He’s jolly, dressed in red, and he came to breakfast in Sun City.

Santa Claus may love cookies and milk, but he also enjoys a hearty breakfast, it seems! The festive feast with Santa in Drendel Ballroom, catered by Jamesons, included scrambled eggs, French toast, waffles, sausage and bacon, breakfast potatoes, mini muffins, mini danish, fresh fruit, and an array of drinks.

Cindy Ptak, Co-president of the Grandma, Grandpa, & Me club emceed the event.

“Our annual Breakfast with Santa event is one of my favorites,” she said. “The music, food, and happy children make the day very special for me. And Santa is also my personal favorite.”

Behind the red suit is a skilled team of elves to help him get the job done. When asked about the challenges of being an elf, Daniela Arriola and Isabella Gorny From Huntley High School responded, “Keeping track of all the Children’s lists.”

This year’s Holiday event included a Holiday Dance Presentation from Turning Pointe Academy of Dance.

Barbara Mach said, “We had a wonderful time at the breakfast. The dance troupe mesmerized our granddaughter who wanted to join them on stage. Jamesons’ buffet was tasty and bountiful. Santa did a wonderful job of interacting with the children.”

Thelma Jones, co-president of the club, said, “My four grandchildren, ages three to six…had a wonderful time. They loved the dancers and really enjoyed the opportunity to talk with Santa when he visited our table. A visit to the trains is always a highlight before we leave.”

Children had an opportunity to visit Santa, whisper their Christmas wishes into his ear, and take a photo.

Louanne Mauro said, “Two grandmas, four parents, and four children had a great time at Santa’s Breakfast. Santa was awesome visiting each table before the children went to sit and be photographed with him. It was truly a fun and food-filled family holiday event presented by the Grandma, Grandpa and Me Club.”

Cathy and Keith Kapocious were first-time attendees to the event.

Keith said, “It’s a wonderful environment for this season for the family to enjoy themselves.”

And what does Santa have to say?

“Everyone from 6 months to 91 at the breakfast had the Christmas spirit,” Santa went on to say, “When I saw so many in red and white I thought I was among my elves! Ho! Ho! Ho!”

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